Overview Work for a global FMCG company with some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands. Be part of an exciting business where employees are recognised and career growth is supported.  At PepsiCo, you can Dare for Better. You can help build a world where there are more possibilities for more people, no matter what role you hold. Together, we’ll make a positive impact for good. Because when we Dare for Better, we can smile at what’s next. For our careers, families, communities and the planet. We are currently accepting applications for a Production Manager to join the PepsiCo Bluebird team in Wiri. The core responsibility of this role is to provide strong and consistent leadership to drive performance excellence by delivering results across key operational pillars- team engagement, customer service, product quality, workplace safety, and cost efficiency across four production lines aligned withour AOP objectives. Reporting to the Senior Manufacturing Manager, the ideal candidate will be a strategic and commercially minded leader with outstanding people management skills, capable of effectively guiding a diverse and experienced team. Responsibilities Lead Continuous Improvement: Own and execute the Bluebird CI strategy and annual priorities, ensuring ongoing performance enhancements. Strategic & Structural Planning: Identify future asset and workforce needs to meet evolving customer and business requirements. Financial & Operational Delivery: Achieve AOP financial targets and pursue above-plan opportunities to drive cost and performance efficiencies. People Leadership & Development: Inspire and engage teams through strong leadership, coaching, and implementation of a robust people strategy focused on capability, culture and KPI ownership. Quality, Safety & Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, quality and legislative health and safety standards across all operations. Customer & Stakeholder Focus: Drive exceptional customer service, act as a role model of corporate values, and influence best practices across all levels of the organisation. Qualifications About You Proven Leadership & People Development: Extensive experience leading, coaching, and empowering teams across all levels, including managing workgroups and navigating crisis situations, while driving a performance- and team-focused culture. Food Manufacturing Expertise: Strong background in food production environments with in-depth knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and best manufacturing practices. Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence: Demonstrated application of Lean methodologies (e.g., DMAIC, 5S), modern process control, and continuous improvement tools to optimise processes and performance. Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen: Solid understanding of budget management, financial reporting, and commercial drivers, with a track record of implementing effective, practical solutions in complex manufacturing settings. EHS & Compliance Knowledge: Well-versed in current Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) practices and legislative requirements, ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality operations. Influential Communicator: Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills with the ability to inspire, build trust, and foster collaboration across operational teams and leadership levels. For you   We offer a competitive benefits package Access generous leave options (e.g. wellness, birthday, volunteer, purchase additional leave/cash out leave)   We understand that bringing the best version of yourself to work means looking after yourself holistically. Our Health & Wellness programs support you with all dimensions of wellness   Access learning programs for your professional development, as well as our global offerings and online courses.  About us:  We are a progressive and people-focused business and believe our diverse workforce is the key to our success. Because we value our employees and their families, we offer an agile and flexible working environment with an emphasis on work life balance and health, as well as plenty of learning opportunities and room to grow your career.   Pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) is the future of our organization – a strategic end-to-end transformation, with sustainability at the center of how we will create growth and value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for the planet and people. It is our roadmap for becoming the global leader in convenient foods and beverages and a leading actor in the transformation of the global food system.  With a large portfolio of food and beverage brands, PepsiCo Australia & New Zealand employs more than 1,600 people across ANZ at Smiths Snack Food Company, Bluebird Foods NZ and PepsiCo Beverages. With global brands like Doritos, Gatorade, and Pepsi Max, we also make some home-grown favourites such as Smith’s Chips, Red Rock Deli, Twisties, and our Bluebird NZ snack brands.     Interested? Know someone who might be? This is a great opportunity to join the PepsiCo ANZ team.     PepsiCo’s hiring process:  Submit application   Screen Online Assessment process  First Round Interview  Final Interview Background checks  Decision   At PepsiCo, we believe what makes you unique, makes us better. We embrace equal opportunities for all employees. We believe that our people are our best asset and understand the importance of bringing different perspectives, different lenses and different experiences to our workplace. We are committed to building and supporting an inclusive workforce that truly reflects the global communities we operate within. We encourage women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQI+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.    In applying for this position, you consent to your personal information being provided to PepsiCo for use in accordance with PepsiCo’s Privacy Policy which can be found at the bottom of the page on PepsiCo’s website www.pepsico.com.au